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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,401.64 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,401.64 and 285.16 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,401.64 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,401.64 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,401.64 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 399,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,691.66/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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